Posted on: September 05, 2013 in Jobs, Renewable Fuel Standard

I am responding to the Denver Post Editorial “Ease off throttle on fuel mandate.”

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is singlehandedly the most effective energy policy in America’s history. It has supported over 380,000 direct and indirect jobs, reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 40-50% compared to gasoline, and decreased our dependence on foreign oil. It has also revitalized rural economies, given consumers choice at the pump, and saved drivers $1.09/gallon in 2011.

The bipartisan law is now under attack by Big Oil because they do not want to lose their monopoly. But repeal or revision of the law is unnecessary because there is nothing wrong with the RFS that can’t be fixed with what’s right with the RFS. The RFS has a built in flexibility that allows the EPA to adjust targets yearly. It is working, and there is no reason for any congressional action. Don’t mess with the RFS!

Bob Dinneen
President and CEO
Renewable Fuels Association

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